MIT researcher discovers way to test for Lyme disease at home

BOSTON (WHDH) – Warmer weather means spending more time outside. That increases the risk of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.

According to the CDC, emergency room visits due to tick bites are at their highest since 2017.

Now, Erin Dawicki, an MIT researcher and physician assistant, has discovered a way to quickly test for the disease…

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